Department of Sericulture
Constituent Department of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
About Department of Sericulture
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Sericulture is an agro-based industry dealing with production of silk by culturing host plants, rearing silkworms, and finally converting silk into fibres for production of textiles. This sector is unique in the sense that every stage involves art, science and technology interventions. Sericulture education has gained momentum in the country during XII Five Year Plan period to cater the needs of manpower in this sector. Sericulture is an upcoming higher education area to generate globally competent and professionally motivated technical human resources to man, the State Departments, Research and Development institutes and Industries.
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Common queries about Department of Sericulture
Where is the Department of Sericulture located?
The Department of Sericulture is an academic teaching department of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, located in Jorhat, Assam, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Sericulture are conducted as per Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Sericulture?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat.